terrorism

(18)The term “terrorism” means any activity that— (A)involves an act that— (i)is dangerous to human life or potentially destructive of critical infrastructure or key resources; and (ii)is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State or other subdivision of the United States; and (B)appears to be intended— (i)to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii)to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii)to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.